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I purchased this sander afer reading several reviews, mostly negative reviews at that but had hoped they had made some changes, this is of course a Dewalt product.
This sander was intended to sand all of the decking and framework of a 2,000 foot outside deck, this is a big job!
Much to my dismay, I experienced the same as others, after 3-4 hors of work, I too experienced tracking problems, overheating and a couple of times I relly did think it was burnt up and had concerns of it catching fire. Too, the belt would get eaten up and removing traces of the belt was difficult at best to remove from within the body of the sander due to tight clearances. This ate belts so fast, it was unbelievable.
I purchased this at lowes, the next best was a porter cable 3 x 21 at 250.00, so I went to home depot to see what they had, not much there either. I decided to stop at a local used tool store before returning this to Lowes for the PC, fortunatly, this used tool store had a PC 362 4 x 21 with a price tag of 129.00. I bartered the guy down to 100.00 and walked out with this monstrosity that was built like a tank that I didn't know that much about and returned the 200.00 Dewalt sander.
I got to the project and put on some 40 grit paper and darn if I thought this was going to take me for a ride, it removed stock so faast and so smooth. Sometimes you don't know what you have until you have something else, this is no different. The difference between the two is like night and day and can't believe that Dewalt makes such a junk tool.
The PC is built like a tank and highly recommend this. This is not a tool that I will use everyday, but this tool is so well built you can buy used and save yourself alot of money and know it will last you a lifetime even if you do use it everyday.
Dewalt needs to take this sander out of their product line, as a Dewalt man, I am very, very dissapointed in this product of theirs and it gives a negative light on a rather good product line.
I bought this model about two years ago. I should have sent it back. The dust collector doesn't work well and falls off. The most annoying thing is the belt tracking. It simply doesn't work. The belt keeps working off the sander, no matter which brand of belt I use. I just want to take it to a Dewalt store and throw it through the window. The reason I'm on today is that I'm throwing the Dewalt away and buying a Bosch or Porter Cable. I've been a DeWalt fan over 20 years and I'm not buying anything else with the Dewalt label. Don't waste your money
After using DeWalt tools for years it was natural to prefer that brand when looking for a belt sander, but that was a mistake. While the look and features of this unit make it seem like a great choice, the build quality lacks and will disappoint any serious user. I purchased one and took it home, but the belt tracking adjustment was not assembled properly at the factory, so I took it back. The salesman and I checked 4 others before we found one that worked correctly. But the story didn't end there. I've only put about 3 hours on this tool and it has now melted a motor. Any more than about 15 minutes of use within an hour period, and it will overheat, loose RPM then fry. I tried letting it cool when I noticed it was getting warm (all you'll feel from the outside), but it still seized up and the story ended. I want my money back. This is a terrible tool for anyone needing more than an occassional use. A shame since it's as expensive as all the competition & DeWalt is supposed to have top notch products.
I am a general contractor doing remodel/restoration work on old buildings. I also do cabinets and have dabbled in wooden boat restoration. I have been at it over 30 years and have had a lot of belt sanders.
I have enough ambivalence toward this chunky little sander that I felt the need to share my thoughts. I bought this machine when it first came out to replace my ancient Makita 3"x24" which I used for job site sanding, often vertical. It still works but the sleeve bearings howl for oil at inopportune times.
The DeWalt DW433 design allows for nearly the same size platen with a smaller belt. However, although the DeWalt is physically smaller it is way heavier making it a chore to control in vertical position. The extra weight does make horizontal sanding easier but I generally use a 4" machine for flat work. I have a Makita 9403 4"x24" which I really like, I feel the wider belt is less likely to leave gouges; and it weighs about the same as the DeWalt.
On the plus side the DeWalt is compact and powerful. It has many well thought out details. I have never had any problems with quality. If anything it is too powerful for 3"x21" belts. The machine is very sensitive to the type of belts used and it eats thru belts very quickly. Cheap belts will stretch and have you grinding through the chassis. Even good quality belts don't last long and I suspect the power, weight and the tight radius the belt travels over the front rollers shortens their life. Belt tracking is sensitive for the same reasons.
Dust collection is problematic. I have found the canister to be nearly useless for the kind of heavy stock removal I usually do with a belt sander. In addition the "break away" design of the dust collector attachment, detaches itself with the slightest bump spraying dust in your face. A couple of nylon ties fixed that problem. I purchased the vacuum adaptor which works well when hooked up to a shopvac but if you are using a coarse belt for heavy stock removal or if you shred a belt (fairly common) you will need to have compressed air handy to clean out the clogs.
This would be a great sander for flat work in the shop hooked to a vacuum. There is a stand which converts it to a vertical sander which would be handy. It would be good for metal work with fine belts and the variable speed; and it can be had at a deep discount. But out on my job sites where vertical work is usually part of the mix it is too heavy and too fussy with belts. Maybe I will try the Bosch 1274.
I am a woodworker and took a chance on DeWalt instead of Porter Cable. Not again. I have used this for only a few times, mainly because it sat unused for two months waiting for internal plastic replacement parts which broke. Yesterday, after only 15 minutes of medium use, it literally caught on fire and the motor burnt up. I am off to purchase a PC.
The DeWalt DW433 Heavy Duty 8 Amp 3-by-21-inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with Dust Canister comes with a powerful 8 Amp motor designed to aggressively remove material in a variety of applications. Other features include an all-metal housing for increased durability during a drop, a 3-wheel design for a low center of gravity, and a 3-x-21-inch platen (the longest available platen for DeWalt sanders). Also included is an innovative dust collection system that's 20-percent more efficient than conventional dust bags, a dust collection shut-off to eliminate the dust stream toward users when the collector is not in use, and a top exit cord for easy use of overhead receptacles. A variable speed dial is included to optimize belt speed for specific applications (850-1,400 SFPM). For increased user comfort, the sander comes with a 2-position front handle and rubber grips for reduced vibration. This sander weighs 12 pounds. Backed by a manufacturer's 3-year warranty, this sander includes a sanding belt and a dust bag.
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